International

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Bonds Initiative Offers Firm-level Certification for SLBs

By ESG Investor | 19/04/2023

The expansion looks to recognise “appropriate ambition” on transition and bring all sectors “into the fold”.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS, FSB Consider Changes to Global Banking Rules

By Editors | 19/04/2023

Fitch Ratings says global standard-setters may adjust the existing prudential and resolution frameworks, potentially making IRRBB a Pillar 1 requirement.

ESG / Sustainability

More Credit Downgrades Imminent Under Climate Change

By Hazel Ilango | 18/04/2023

Bond investors, including those who do not prioritize climate change mitigation, are unknowingly exposed to the increasing impact of climate-related credit risk.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Calls for Fiscal Reforms to Support Financial Stability

By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2023

A new BIS paper proposes policy measures to tackle the risks that arise from the link between fiscal policy and financial stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

GDF Consults on Wolfsberg-style DDQ for VASPs

By Editors | 18/04/2023

The questionnaire is intended for use by VASPs and other financial institutions including banks for onboarding VASPs.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Maps LEIs to Records in OpenCorporates Database

By Editors | 18/04/2023

The mapping exercise will ensure the “highest quality reference data” is quickly and easily available to all, said GLEIF CEO Stephan Wolf.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Issues Anti-Bribery & Corruption Guidance

By Editors | 18/04/2023

The Guidance is to help FIs develop and implement compliance programmes to prevent, detect, and report acts of bribery and corruption.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Launches UPI User Acceptance Test Environment

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2023

The UAT environment will help the industry prepare for incoming OTC derivatives reporting requirements. The full UPI Service will launch on 16 October 2023.

AML / KYC

Working Group Formed to Update Crypto’s IVMS101 Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2023

The working group will update the IVMS101 standard and develop other standards to create “greater consistency and integrity” within the crypto ecosystem.